A lot of the public art in Virginia Beach reflects that. Some, however, is more whimsical.
Public art in Virginia Beach
Sun, sand and waves at Virginia Beach boardwalk
King Neptune on the Virginia Beach boardwalk – sunrise, daytime, nighttime
The 26-foot-tall bronze statue has his back to the Atlantic Ocean and faces the setting sun in the evening.
King Neptune is located near 31st street and is easy to spot from a long way off, making him a convenient landmark for meeting people or taking selfies.
Wandering in Waynesboro, Virginia
When I visit a city for the first time, I usually look for public art, interesting buildings and food – not always in that order. In Waynesboro I found both within walking distance of my hotel.
At The River Burger Bar, I ordered the excellent “The Fun Guy” – an angus burger with sauteed mushrooms, grilled onions, bacon pieces, Swiss cheese and herb mayo. I also had a beer I had never seen before called “Ruby Red,” which went well with the burger.
Website: theriverburgerbar.com
Official website: www.waynesboro.va.us
Virginia highways big and small
I hit some interstates and a few two-lane country backroads.
A month from now, the greenery will change to fall colors.
Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park
The northern park entrance is in Front Royal, Virginia – about 70 miles west of Washington DC. Skyline Drive winds roughly north and south to near Waynesboro, Virginia.
I got there about a month to early for the prime viewing of the fall colors in the park.
There are a number of overlooks and places to park along Skyline Drive, where the highest elevation is 3,680 feet.
Official Website: www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm
The road to Virginia and Shenandoah
Places along Highway 430 like Frederick, Sandy Hook and Boonsborough in Maryland and Harpers Ferry in West Virginia. I crossed over the Potomac River along the state lines of Maryland and West Virginia.
Due to an unexpected road closure, I spent a couple of hours driving south on the mostly two-lane Stonewall Jackson Memorial Highway.
I crossed the Shanendoah River and two of its forks.
Along the way I saw a lot of small-town Virginia.
It wasn’t the day I had envisioned, but it was certainly a change of scenery.
Road trip starts with a flight to Baltimore
This time, Charm City is just a quick stop on the way to some new scenery.
Punk rockers Girl In A Coma announce reunion concert dates
Dec. 7 at the Continental Club in Houston
Dec. 8 at Paper Tiger in San Antonio
Dec. 9 at The Mohawk in Austin
Their ticket info is on Facebook
Chris Cuevas Project at Commons Park at The Rim
